ATI Maternal newborn Quiz 2; QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 100% CORRECTLY VERIFIED GRADED A+

ATI Maternal newborn Quiz 2; QUESTIONS &
ANS 100% CORRECTLY VERIFIED GRADED
A+



A nurse is assessing a 4 hr old newborn who is to breastfeed and notes

hands and feet that are cool and slightly blue What action should the nursetake?

a. check the newborns temp using temporal thermometer
b. place the naked newborn on the mothers bare chest and cover both witha
blanket
c. apply an o2 hood over the newborns head and neckd.
give the newborn glucose water between feedings

(Ans - b. place the naked newborn on the mothers bare chest and coverboth with
a blanket



Exposure to a cool environment causes vasoconstriction, which results in cool
extremities with a bluish discoloration. Placing the newborn skin-to- skin with his
mother helps stabilize his temperature and promotes bonding.



A nurse is caring for a newborn immediately following delivery. What
actions should the nurse take first?

a. place the newborn directly on the client's chestb.
administer erythromycin ophthalmic ointment c. give
the newborn vit K IM

d. perform a detailed physical assessment

, ATI Maternal newborn Quiz 2; QUESTIONS &
ANS 100% CORRECTLY VERIFIED GRADED
A+
(Ans - a. place the newborn directly on the client's chest